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Arc Length Dimensions 
Access: Open this function from one of the following locations:
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Select Symbols > Textual > Dimension from the menu bar.
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Select Dimension on the popup menu (right-click the graphics pane area).
Create Arc Length dimensions.
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Arc Length Dimension dialog Click on an item in the dialog for a description. See below for additional information. |
Example Arc Length dimension |
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See the Advanced Area Options below.
Creating Arc Length dimensions
InvokeInvoke the Dimensions function. A grayed out dialog is initially displayed.
See the Dimensioning Process for additional information.
Pick an arc and its 2 end points to create an arc length dimension.
Position the dimension.
Edit its parameters with the help of the hot spots and tips either directly in the graphics pane area or on the popup submenu. Change font style 
and character size also if required.
To complete the current operation and remain in the dialog, select Apply 
or <exit><exit>.
To exit the function, press the Close 
button.
Note: For additional information, see the Dimensioning Process and the attached notes.
Dimension dialog for Arc Length dimensions
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The Dimension dialog displays the relevant labels and values Click on an item in the dialog for a description. |
Example Arc Length dimension labels Click a label for a description. |
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See Dimension Overview for a general description. |
Advanced Area options
All Dimension dialogs have an Advanced Area where additional dimension options are available. Click the Expand toggle button 
on the Dimension dialog to show the Advanced Area parameter(s).
The Inspection Dimension option appears in all the Dimension dialogs; however, additional options may also appear here depending on the entity selected to be dimensioned.
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Inspection Dimension |
Surround dimensions with a rounded outline. This means that it is a dimension that should be inspected/verified after production.
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